HHS OCR report · 2018
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 301,000
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2018
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Jefferson City (SSMH), reported that documents containing protected health information (PHI) were found in its former hospital that was vacated. The breach affected approximately 301,000 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, dates of treatment, medical record numbers, Social Security numbers, and insurance information. Upon discovery of the documents, SSMH mi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 301,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City.